White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili delivers 85g protein and 653 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein soups available, packed with four types of chicken-based protein. Batch-preps 4 servings in quick time on the stovetop, making it a single-pot solution for hitting 200g+ daily protein targets.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(720g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Beans, Great Northern, Canned, Drained
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(120g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Whole Milk(480g)
- •fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Stir in the flour until it is evenly combined and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
- 2Gradually add in the chicken broth, stirring until combined. Stir in the cooked chicken, green chiles, beans, corn, cumin and oregano. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering for about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
- 3Give the soup a taste, and season generously with salt and pepper as needed.
- 4Serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes, and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
653
calories
85g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 43g
- Saturated fat
- 5.3g
- Sodium
- 487 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~652g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does White Chicken Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 85g of protein with 653 calories, making this one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the soup category. Macros break down to 17g fat and 43g carbs, providing sustained fuel alongside exceptional protein density.
How long does White Chicken Chili take to prep?
This quick-prep recipe batch-cooks 4 servings at once on the stovetop, making it highly efficient for weekly meal prep or multiple lunch containers. Despite the legume and meat components, active cooking time remains minimal.
Is White Chicken Chili good for muscle gain?
At 85g protein per serving, this chili is among the highest-protein recipes available and is exceptionally well-suited for muscle-gain phases where daily protein targets reach 180-220g. The 653 calories and 43g carbs support both muscle recovery and sustained energy during training blocks.
